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Folbigg urges genetic testing expansion after acquittal

Folbigg urges genetic testing expansion after acquittal

Kathleen Folbigg, who was wrongly convicted over the deaths of her children, says genetic testing should be bolstered to avoid a repeat of her experience.

Senators warned don't 'badger or harass' witnesses

Senators warned don't 'badger or harass' witnesses

Senators warned don't 'badger or harass' witnesses

Senators warned don't 'badger or harass' witnesses

A complaint has been made about how a government official has been treated at a Senate estimates hearing after a fiery session.

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

One premier has fleshed out a government vision to make their state the "townhouse capital" of Australia, with a fresh plan to cut planning red tape.

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Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

The growing influence of protectionists in the White House should concern Australia as steel tariffs loom, a former Trump adviser warns.

Warnings consultants would replace axed public servants

Warnings consultants would replace axed public servants

Australians could wait in longer lines and pay more for government services under an opposition plan to cut thousands of public servants, a Labor minister says.

Pacific worker labour scheme wage boost changes delayed

Pacific worker labour scheme wage boost changes delayed

Changes to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme that would have boosted the wages of some workers has been pushed back to 2026 as it is reviewed.

US officials tells workers they can ignore Musk's email

US officials tells workers they can ignore Musk's email

Elon Musk's has doubled down on demands US federal employees explain their recent accomplishments or risk getting fired.

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Man charged over alleged Nazi display at war memorial

Man charged over alleged Nazi display at war memorial

Man charged over alleged Nazi display at war memorial

Man charged over alleged Nazi display at war memorial

A man with a Nazi swastika drawn on his chest has been arrested after standing beside a war memorial.

German election winner Merz seeks coalition with SPD

German election winner Merz seeks coalition with SPD

German election winner Merz seeks coalition with SPD

German election winner Merz seeks coalition with SPD

Germany's CDU leader Friedrich Merz says his conservative bloc has won a sufficient number of seats in elections to build a coalition with the Social Democrats.

Plan to make telcos provide universal mobile services

Plan to make telcos provide universal mobile services

Plan to make telcos provide universal mobile services

Plan to make telcos provide universal mobile services

Mobile phone providers would be obliged to provide service across all of Australia by 2027 under a Labor proposal.

WA leaders trade blows as Cook claims debate victory

WA leaders trade blows as Cook claims debate victory

WA leaders trade blows as Cook claims debate victory

WA leaders trade blows as Cook claims debate victory

Premier Roger Cook has won a leaders' debate against Western Australian Liberal leader Libby Mettam on the first day of early voting in the March 8 state poll.

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Australian households may face changes to the way rooftop solar is handled as electricity grids adapt to more renewable energy created during daylight hours.

Germany's Merz faces tough talks to find coalition ally

Germany's Merz faces tough talks to find coalition ally

Germany's Merz faces tough talks to find coalition ally

Germany's Merz faces tough talks to find coalition ally

Germany's conservative opposition leader will have to negotiate with Olaf Scholz's centre-left party to form a coalition after a national election.

Labor 'waited too long' to announce big election pledge

Labor 'waited too long' to announce big election pledge

Labor 'waited too long' to announce big election pledge

Labor 'waited too long' to announce big election pledge

With a federal election looming, an expert warns it will take more than a rate cut and a health promise to turn the political tides in Labor's favour.

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Extreme concern as Ukrainians mark three years of war

Ukrainians have recounted chilling memories of the day Russian forces began invading three years ago as Canberra imposes further sanctions on Moscow.

Officials dodge questions about caravan explosives

Questions relating to a caravan discovered by police containing explosives have been swatted away over fears the investigation could be compromised.

Department head was sacked following 'loss of trust'

Senior bureaucrat Rob Stefanic was paid more than $150,000 by the Commonwealth after being sacked from the head of the Department of Parliamentary Services.

State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

More than 250,000 fewer homes will be built across Victoria by 2051 in a revised housing plan as the government threatens to strip councils of certain powers.

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Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Switching from renewable energy to a nuclear power plan could push Australia's 2030 climate target out until 2042 and produce significantly more emissions.

Israel postpones prisoner release over Hamas ceremonies

Israel is delaying the release of 620 Palestinians until it is assured Hamas will hand over hostages in Gaza "without humiliating ceremonies".

Australia accused of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills

China has hosed down complaints about live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, saying its actions were lawful.

Labor health pledge points to key election battleground

Anthony Albanese's decision to make a cornerstone election promise in Tasmania points to the state's importance to Labor's hopes for re-election.

'Made in WA': Labor spruiks manufacturing ahead of poll

The Western Australian Labor and Liberal parties have officially launched their election campaigns less than two weeks from the state poll.

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Healthcare funding is to receive a certain boost with both major parties pledging to spend billions of dollars as they prepare for the federal election.

Local steel quotas in major projects being considered

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government wants local steel to be used in Australian projects, as it considers introducing quotas.

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